Protecting Workers' Rights in Subcontracting Chains

by name voted on 12.02.2026

Summary

A report calling for stronger EU-wide measures to prevent labour exploitation within complex subcontracting chains and through intermediaries.

10 12.02.2026

Report

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labour law

human rights

social policy

public administration

administrative reform

business and competition

public finance and budget policy

employment and working conditions

information technology and data processing

Key points

The report identifies a critical need for a comprehensive EU strategy to combat labour exploitation and organized crime in the workplace.
High-risk sectors such as construction, agriculture, hospitality, and transport are identified as particularly vulnerable to abusive subcontracting.
There is a call to extend subcontracting liability rules, similar to those already existing in the construction sector, to other high-risk industries.
The report advocates for the introduction of a minimum EU framework to regulate labour intermediaries and ensure they meet quality and integrity standards.

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Total

Speeches

46 Speeches in total

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Mélanie DISDIER

Mélanie DISDIER

PfE

1:11 min

16. Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights (debate)

Kris VAN DIJCK

ECR

1:14 min

16. Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT OPINION on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights DRAFT REPORT on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights OPINION on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights REPORT on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights

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